If you have about a 1/4 tank (or less) of fuel you can use a jack to
raise the right side only to force the fuel in the tank away from the
pump hose, then change the hose. Remember to place a jack stand for safety.
Mike
'79B
On 3/12/2011 8:12 PM, Aaron Whiteman wrote:
> Today was (as far as I care) the first day of spring. I put the battery in
> yesterday, pulled the spark plugs, cranked to pressurize, then buttoned my '75
> B backup and and let her run for a bit.
>
> Today, I called the insurance company and ventured out a bit.
>
> Some of the old fuel hoses in the engine bay were weeping, so I thought it
> time to do some replacement. Simultaneously, the aftermarket fuel pump has a
> shoddy wire, so I did some repair work there too. While I was under there, I
> noted that the fuel hoses linking that pump to the hard lines are looking a
> bit worn. They aren't leaking, but they are showing signs that I should think
> about replacing them.
>
> Short of "let somebody else do it," what's the best advice for draining those
> lines/hoses for replacement? Do I need to worry about siphon effects?
>
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